Different types of circuit breakers and there applications

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Different types of circuit breakers and their applications

Thermal circuit breakers: used for protecting against overcurrents in household appliances
Magnetic circuit breakers: used for protecting against short circuits and overloads in industrial applications
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs): used for protecting against electric shocks in wet locations like bathrooms and kitchens
Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs): used for protecting against electrical fires caused by arcing faults in residential buildings
Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs): used for protecting against overcurrents in residential and commercial buildings
Residual current circuit breakers (RCCBs): used for protecting against ground faults and electrical leakage in buildings
Oil circuit breakers: used for protecting high-voltage electrical systems
Air circuit breakers: used for protecting electrical equipment in low-voltage systems
Vacuum circuit breakers: used for protecting electrical equipment in medium-voltage systems

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